Maryam Keyhani AW 2012

Maryam Keyhani’s necklaces are self-titled works of art, No, the Tehran-born, Toronto-raised designer was a painter first, brushing her feathered flights of fancy onto the canvas necks of imaginary women. Soon, like Pygmalion, she fell in love with her creations and wanted to give them life; to make them real.

Stunning statement pieces, I'd happily own these. The curved lines, colour's and materials look fantabulous.

{Shoes} Notched Heel Shoes

SPLIT HEEL

Some time back...Alexander Wang notched heel shoes with metallic tone plates, blew me away, I couldn't help but wonder if they would sink when you put your weight on them? Particularly since I center most of my weight from the toes to the heels! Now I'm glad to have stumbled across a few of these heel shoes via Cult Label + The Arrogant Minnie + Choies, which are very much inspired by Alexander Wang but are within my budget!    

Secret Agents I met and Liked Notebook: Giveaway Winners

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Many thanks to all those who entered the competition to win notebooks celebrating James Bond Skyfall 007, and wrote in to name their bond girl names. So....Giveaway winners! can be seen above, picked by random.org. I have sent out an email to both the winners, I look forward to sending the copies out to you!

I hope to host some more Giveaways ...soon!  xx

Review: Chamilia silver bracelet

Our collection of premium beads and accents, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings celebrates individuality, letting women personalize every design to reflect their own lives and styles. We use only the finest materials to create our expertly designed collections, including 14k gold, .925 sterling silver, crystal Swarovski® Elements, handmade Italian Murano glass, and natural and colored gemstones. 

I have a habit of over washing my hands, hand wash pump dispensers are addictive, but where am I taking this... I tend to spoil most of my rings and bracelets, since they are not made out of real silver and gold. Green skin is not pleasant. I'm making a real effort to invest in some sterling silver and gold. So fittingly I was offered to review a Chamilia sterling silver bracelet. I was also lucky enough to pick out a bead or charm to add to the silver snap bracelet.

I chose the double baguette black and white crystal bead, reminding me of a hexagon industrial nut, you can create a bracelet that is unique to you or your loved one through your choice of charms and bracelets. The delightful bracelet came in a soft pretty pouch and gift bag. I have very small wrists so was pleased to hear they have custom sizes to provide a perfect fit.

This bracelet is a keeper! I plan on adding more beads and charms, If you have a passion for modern charm jewelry I feel this brand is worth checking into, particularly with Christmas around the corner!

Full disclosure: For this review I received this bracelet and charm from http://www.chamilia.com at no charge.

Guy Fawkes Day - 5 NOV 2012

Happy Guy Fawkes Day - One of my favorite times of the year. whose going to any bonfires and fireworks tonight??
I revert back to a child when watching fireworks and I'm all like 'oooooh' and 'aaaahhhh'.
Dig out a creepy V is for Vendetta Fawkes mask and get festive tonight and keep warm and safe! :)

Photo's courtesy of Art Print by Andbloom + Fawkes Bier Schnobbes + Bonfire night cinder toffee cupcakes

{Runway} London Fashion Wk PT1 ○ SS 2013

A well-overdue post, part 1, has been sitting in draft for far too long. Better late than never. Milan and Paris posts to come. 

It's November can we turn the heat on now? Just pretend it's spring & summer like they do below! 

○ Bora Aksu

Accessorizing the collection is Bora Aksu’s second collection of bags in collaboration with Bracher Emden. Laser etched baguette bags and laser cut clutches come in an array of vibrant colours and designs.

○ Markus Lupfer

I usually have a huge lust for Markus Lupfer garments, on my wish list every time! - Icy blues metallic's and nudes.

○ Charlie May

Clean feminine edgy wearable collection, with beautiful layering, my fave the tasty biker jacket. Teamed with Kat Maconie chunky gold detail statement shoes and ZanZan eyewear.

○ Maarten Van Der Horst

MVDHorst did not disappoint, rebel leading the Fashion East line-up making a dictum on throwaway fashion, printing Tesco shopping bag logos in plastic carrier materials, along with leopard and collage clash prints, as well as trenches trussed in Swarovski.

○ Sass & Bide

Origami folds and flowers with metallic adornments

○ Eudon Choi

○ house of holland

Grungey 90's girl glamour twists on the beanies, true to the forever young wrinkle.

○ Eley kishimoto

Shoes from the Eley Kishimoto x Clarks collab.

○ Christopher Raeburn

Holly Fulton

Holly Fulton’s woman is all-American and looking to the beaches of Mexico for her sun-bleached Summer sojourn. Taking a saccharine approach to life, the collection is a riot of bubblegum hues and floral optimism. With ’60s skateboarder Patti McGee as muse, the collection can be typified as laid-back and relaxed luxe. 

Vivienne Westwood red label

Statement accessories with the recognizable motif.

Photos courtesy of Fashion156 + BengtFashion + Insideouttopshop + Girl al a Mode  

Giveaway Secret Agents I Met and Liked - SKYFALL 007, collaboration

Courtesy of Archie Grand I have '2 SECRET AGENTS I MET AND LIKED' notebooks to giveaway celebrating 50 YEARS of James Bond. 

I have been given the license to shake and stir my way to a giveaway. James Bond is Britain's most valuable spy, but my readers, yes YOU! are also very valuable to me and deserve a little thank you. My mission is to open this giveaway to all international bond girls and bond boys. Celebrating 50 years since James Bond first hit the screen.


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You Only Live Twice

Ask her friends Review

Buying a gift for someone special should be one of the most natural things in the world, right? So why when we try to get something for our wife, girlfriend, sister, friend or mum is it such a struggle - with countless hours of searching, browsing and agonising? 

How often have you heard this? 'Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus', I usually never buy into this Mars vs Venus notion, but can't help, but feel sorry for the opposite sex, when it comes to gift buying for those special occasions, that is, until NOW! .... Ask her friends is a unique gift-giving experience aimed largely at clueless males, and of course anyone could make use of this nifty service now, not just the men. 

Courtesy of Ask Her Friends I was given the opportunity to review the site and find a suitable gift for a friend at no charge. I found if you use the nifty idea map, it is super helpful, 1. select the person 2. select the budget 3. select their interests, which goes on to recommend several products that should suit the person you are gifting. Here is what I chose :

GIFT CHOSEN :  ROTARY APPLE PEELER

The advise list is my FAVOURITE : pick items which you think would work and then ask her/his friends via the button, for a yay or a nay, pretty foolproof.  - The Rotary Apple Peeler via Labour and Wait was the WINNER! Since my friend loves to bake!  

I've always been curious to see how a rotary apple functions! and the gift was a big hit ! I now look forward to tasting an indelible supply of Apple Turnovers!! Yes Guilty!! my secret ulterior motive to giving this gift :) 

Forget dropping hints so big, just drop Ask her friends on them!   

Music Monday : October Fall Preys

Let's get moving! on Monday after a little hiatus (life has been busy!) Let's take on this week like WARRIORS!!

TRACKLIST

01  Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - Starting Over
02  Kodaline - All I Want
03  ZZ Ward - Blue Eyes Blind
04  The Black Keys & RZA - The Baddest Man Alive
05  The Dream - Higher
06  Timeflies Tuesday - Taylor
07  Mary J Blige ft Dupri - Everyday People
08  Art of Sleeping - Above The Water
09  Chords - The Dude
10  Ace Reporter - Untouched and Arrived

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